Defendants: Hayri Demir Media Outlet and Position: Mezopotamya News Agency Accusations: Spreading terrorist propaganda; Membership of a terrorist organization Possible sentences: – Court: Ankara 15. High Criminal Court Case Background: Hayri Demir, a reporter for Mezopotamya News Agency, is facing criminal charges of “spreading terrorist propaganda” and “membership of a terrorist organization” for his reporting in northern Syria. During the first hearing […]

Defendants: Can Dündar Media Outlet and Position: Cumhuriyet – Former Editor-in-Chief Accusations:  Aiding and abetting a terrorist organization whilst not being a member; obtaining secret documents for espionage Charges: from 22 years 6 months up to 35 years  Court: İstanbul 14. High Criminal Court Case Background:  Can Dündar, former editor-in-chief of Cumhuriyet newspaper, faces charges of “obtaining […]